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Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".

 

We sat there (enjoy) the view.

  1. enjoyed
  2. enjoying
  3. enjoys
  4. No Improvement

Option 1: 1

Option 2: 2

Option 3: 3

Option 4: 4

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Correct Answer: 2


Solution : The appropriate answer is option "enjoying" because ''sat'' is an  intransitive verb  followed by the adverb" ''there'' "we need a gerund to indicate what we were doing while we sat there  i.e. ''enjoying''.

Therefore, the correct statement should be "We sat there enjoying the view.". 

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Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word from the following sentence.
Suspicious
Although the web server was problematic, Sudha was certain that she will submit her form on the portal by evening.

Option 1: certain

Option 2: problematic

Option 3: submit

Option 4: portal

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Correct Answer: certain


Solution : The most appropriate antonym of the word "suspicious" in the given sentence is the first option.

Explanation for each option:

  1. "Certain" - This is the correct antonym for "suspicious" as it represents a lack of doubt or uncertainty, which contrasts with being suspicious.

  2. "Problematic" - This word is not an antonym but relates to the issue with the web server, and it does not contrast with "suspicious".

  3. "Submit" - It is a verb with several meanings, often relating to yielding to authority, presenting something for consideration.

  4. "Portal" - It commonly refers to an entry point, whether physical, digital, or conceptual, providing access to something else.

So, the correct sentence would be: "Although the web server was problematic, Sudha was certain that she will submit her form on the portal by evening."

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Question : Where was Mahatma Gandhi born?

Option 1: Madhya Pradesh

Option 2: Assam

Option 3: Rajasthan

Option 4: Gujarat

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Correct Answer: Gujarat


Solution : The correct option is Gujarat.

On October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, a coastal settlement in the Indian state of Gujarat, Mahatma Gandhi was born. Gandhi went on to play a significant role in the campaign for Indian independence from British colonial control and is admired all over the world for his nonviolent resistance tenets, which he called "Satyagraha."

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Question : Directions: Select the related number from the given alternatives.
01 : 36 :: 02 : ?

Option 1: 48

Option 2: 49

Option 3: 69

Option 4: 70

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Correct Answer: 49


Solution : Given:
01 : 36 :: 02 : ?

Like, 01 : 36→1 + 5 = 62 = 36
Similarly, for 02 : ?→2 + 5 = 72 = 49

So, 02 is related to 49. Hence, the second option is correct.

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Question : PQ is a chord of length 8 cm of a circle with centre O and radius 5 cm. The tangents at P and Q intersect at a point T. The length of TP is:

Option 1: $\frac{20}{3}\ \text{cm}$

Option 2: $\frac{21}{4}\ \text{cm}$

Option 3: $\frac{10}{3}\ \text{cm}$

Option 4: $\frac{15}{4}\ \text{cm}$

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Correct Answer: $\frac{20}{3}\ \text{cm}$


Solution :
Join OP and OT.
Let OT intersect PQ at a point R.
Then, TP = TQ (The lengths of tangents drawn from an external point to a circle are equal) and $\angle$PTR = $\angle$QTR.
⇒ TR $\perp$ PQ and TR bisect PQ.
⇒ PR = RQ = 4 cm
OP = 5 cm
So, OR2 = OP2 – PR2 = $\sqrt{5^2-4^2}=\sqrt{9}=3$ cm
Let TP = $x$ cm
and TR = $y$ cm
From right ΔTRP, we get,
TP= TR+ PR2
⇒ $x$= $y$+ 16
⇒ $x$− $y$= 16-------------------------(i)
From right ΔOPT, we get
TP+ OP= OT2
⇒ $x$+ 5= ($y$ + 3)2 [$\because$ OT= (OR + RT)]
⇒ $x$− $y$= 6$y$ − 16------------------(ii)
From (i) and (ii), we get,
6$y$ − 16 = 16
⇒ 6$y$ = 32
⇒ $y$ = $\frac{16}{3}$
Putting the value of $y$ in equation (i), we get,
$x$2 $=16 + (\frac{16}{3})^2=16+\frac{256}{9}=\frac{400}{9}=\frac{20}{3}\ \text{cm}$
Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{20}{3}\ \text{cm}$.

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Question : Directions: A girl is standing facing towards the east. She turns 45 degrees in the anticlockwise direction and then turns 180 degrees in the clockwise direction. Which direction is she facing now?

Option 1: West 

Option 2: South

Option 3: North

Option 4: South-West

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Correct Answer: South-West


Solution : As per the given information, the direction of the girl will look as follows –

Therefore, the girl is facing towards the South-west direction. Hence, the fourth option is correct.

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Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The solar system is made up of the sun, planets, moons, asteroids, and comets that 1.______ around it. Its mysteries and wonders have captured the imagination of people from all walks of life, and it continues to be an area of active research and exploration. The sun is at the centre of the solar system and is the largest object in it. The eight planets in the solar system, 2._________ Earth, orbit around the sun in nearly circular paths. While the sun is at the centre of the solar system and dominates its gravitational pull, each planet has its own unique set of characteristics that makes it a fascinating object to study. Each planet in the solar system has unique characteristics and features. 3._________ planets, such as Mercury and Venus, are small and rocky, while others, like Jupiter and Saturn, are much larger and made up mostly of gas. The outer planets, Uranus and Neptune, are 4._______ as 'ice giants' because they contain more water, ammonia, and methane than the gas giants. In addition to the planets, the solar system also has numerous moons, asteroids, and comets. These objects provide important 5.______ about the formation and evolution of the solar system.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 5.

Option 1: sets

Option 2: derivations

Option 3: clues

Option 4: biases

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Correct Answer: clues


Solution : The most appropriate option is the third option.

Explanation:
Clues refer to hints, evidence, or information that helps in understanding or solving something. In the context of the passage, moons, asteroids, and comets provide crucial information or hints about the formation and evolution of the solar system. They offer valuable insights that aid in understanding how the solar system came into existence and how it has changed over time.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Sets refer to a group of related objects or things.
  • Derivations refer to the process of obtaining something from a source or origin.
  • Biases refer to prejudices or inclinations that affect judgement or decision-making based on partiality or preference.
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Question : Which country won the Men's Asia Cup 2022 for cricket?

Option 1: Sri Lanka

Option 2: Bangladesh

Option 3: India

Option 4: Pakistan

Team Careers360 26th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Sri Lanka


Solution : The correct option is Sri Lanka.

Team Sri Lanka won the 2022 Asia Cup. It is a T20 international cricket tournament. This tournament was held in Dubai. In the finals, Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 23 runs. By this, Sri Lanka had become six times the winner of the Asia Cup.

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Question : A person borrowed Rs. 8000 on compound interest at the rate of 20% per annum. If the interest is compounded half-yearly, then what will be the amount to be paid after 1.5 years?

Option 1: Rs. 10,648

Option 2: Rs. 11,488

Option 3: Rs. 10,825

Option 4: Rs. 9,865

Team Careers360 26th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Rs. 10,648


Solution : Here, Principal = Rs. 8,000
Rate = 20%, but it compounded half-yearly. so, rate = $\frac{20}{2}$ = 10%
since interest is compounded half-yearly, time = 1.5 × 2 = 3
$\text{Total Amount}=\text{Principal}×(1+\frac{\text{Rate}}{100})^{\text{Time}}$
$⇒\text{Total Amount} = 8000 \left(1 + \frac{10}{100}\right)^{3} $
$⇒\text{Total Amount}=8000(\frac{11}{10})^3$
$⇒\text{Total Amount}=8000(\frac{1331}{1000})$
$\therefore \text{Total Amount}=10648 $
Hence, the correct answer is Rs. 10,648.

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